Enrollment
510
New Jersey · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Manville, NJ
Alexander Batcho Intermediate School
Federal NCES profile for Alexander Batcho Intermediate School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 340963005240
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 64
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Alexander Batcho Intermediate School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of New Jersey schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Manville · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.1:1
- large classes for New Jersey
- 40.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Alexander Batcho Intermediate School has class sizes larger than 76% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Alexander Batcho Intermediate School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Manville, NJ.
School address
District: Manville School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 340963005240 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
39.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.1:1
vs 11.8:1 New Jersey avg
+11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
40.4%
vs 29.6% New Jersey avg
+36% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Alexander Batcho Intermediate School compares with New Jersey and U.S. medians
What stands out at Alexander Batcho Intermediate School
Alexander Batcho Intermediate School is a mid-sized elementary school in Manville, New Jersey, enrolling 510 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 13.1:1 puts it in the larger third of New Jersey schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 40.4% of students eligible for free meals.
With 510 students, its enrollment sits close to the New Jersey median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,501 scored New Jersey schools.
Against 368 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #234.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (58%) and White (29%) (diversity index 57/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 510 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
14.3% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Manville's elementary schools, it stands alongside Roosevelt School (213 students): Alexander Batcho Intermediate School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (13.1:1 vs 8.9:1).
Manville School District also operates Manville High School (528 students) and Weston Elementary School (404 students) alongside Alexander Batcho Intermediate School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Alexander Batcho Intermediate School compares
Alexander Batcho Intermediate School on the metrics families compare, against New Jersey and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New Jersey | New Jersey avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.1:1 | ▲ 11% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.4% | ▲ 36% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 510 | top 38% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
510
Bigger than 63% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
40.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% above the New Jersey average of 29.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 76% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
14.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$20,640
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Jersey avg of $24,984
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 510 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 58.4%
White 28.8%
African American 8.6%
Two or More 3.1%
Asian 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 58.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.8, Alexander Batcho Intermediate School is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Manville School District, which includes Alexander Batcho Intermediate School.
$20,640
Per student
-17%
vs New Jersey
Avg $24,984
+24%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 40.3%
State 53.0%
Federal 6.7%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Alexander Batcho Intermediate School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manville High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Weston Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Roosevelt School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Alexander Batcho Intermediate School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 528
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 404
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 213
- Students per teacher
- 8.9:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
Similar elementary schools in Manville
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of New Jersey, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~510 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Alexander Batcho Intermediate School
How many students attend Alexander Batcho Intermediate School?
Alexander Batcho Intermediate School has 510 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Manville, NJ.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Alexander Batcho Intermediate School?
The student-teacher ratio at Alexander Batcho Intermediate School is 13.1:1, which is 11% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 17% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Alexander Batcho Intermediate School?
40.4% of students at Alexander Batcho Intermediate School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Alexander Batcho Intermediate School?
The largest demographic group at Alexander Batcho Intermediate School is Hispanic or Latino at 58.4% of enrollment, in Manville, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Alexander Batcho Intermediate School?
Alexander Batcho Intermediate School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Alexander Batcho Intermediate School rank among public schools in Manville?
By Resource Investment Index, Alexander Batcho Intermediate School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Manville, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Manville on the city page.
Is Alexander Batcho Intermediate School a good school?
Alexander Batcho Intermediate School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of New Jersey schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Manville School District?
Besides Alexander Batcho Intermediate School, Manville School District also operates Manville High School (528 students), Weston Elementary School (404 students), and Roosevelt School (213 students). See the Manville School District district page for the complete list.
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